Football
Alex Ferguson backs Robin van Persie to end goal drought
Ferguson is backing Van Persie to end a nine-game goal drought as the Premier League leaders prepare for the derby clash with Manchester City.
Lionel Messi's hamstring injury not as bad as feared
Messi limped off at half-time in Barcelona's 2-2 draw away to PSG and is doubtful for the return leg at the Nou Camp.
FIFA chooses German-based GoalControl for goal-line technology
FIFA has approved the appointment of GoalControl GmbH as the official provider of goal-line technology for the Confederations Cup in Brazil.
Cole and Cahill to miss Chelsea fixture pile-up
Chelsea will be without England defenders Ashley Cole and Gary Cahill for their gruelling programme of five matches
Churchill play Warriors FC of Singapore in AFC Cup
Searching for their first win in the AFC Cup, Churchill Brothers will take on Warriors FC of Singapore in their third group match of the continental football tournament.
Rahim Nabi, Odafa Okolie power Mohun Bagan to 2-1 win over Dempo
Mohun Bagan have 13 points from 18 matches while Dempo remain on 35 points after 22 rounds.
Beckham relishing chance to play against Barcelona
Beckham said he's ready to start in the club's biggest game in recent history when it takes on Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
Man United close in on title after win over Sunderland
Manchester United inch ever-closer towards their 20th Premier League title thanks to a 1-0 victory at Sunderland.
Abidal returns to first-team squad after liver transplant
The 33-year-old France defender was included in Barcelona's squad for their Spanish league game at Celta Vigo.
Juventus wary of Inter Milan ahead of important tie
Juventus are nine points ahead of second-place Napoli, while Champions League aspirants Inter Milan lie in sixth.
Barcelona's Xavi struggling with a hamstring strain
Xavi likely to be rested for Saturday's trip to Celta Vigo in the hope he recovers for the Champions League quarter-final.
Barcelona the benchmark for academy success
Former Barca player and coach Johan Cruyff is widely credited with laying the foundations for the academy's success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Portugal down Azerbaijan 2-0 in qualifier
Portugal failed to shine but claimed their first win in six games by beating 10-man Azerbaijan.
Montenegro hold England to an action-packed 1-1 draw
The result left Montenegro on 14 points and England on 12 in Group H, with four qualifying rounds remaining.
England face a tense qualifier against Montenegro
A loss for England will jeopardise their direct qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Draxler out of Germany's WC qualifier against Kazakhstan
Germany midfielder Draxler has been ruled out of Tuesday's WC qualifier against Kazakhstan while Sven Bender has joined the squad.
